President Joe Biden has granted clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes and pardoned 39 others, reflecting the administration’s commitment to criminal justice reform and the belief that individuals who have shown rehabilitation deserve the opportunity to fully reintegrate into society.
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Posted inNational News
Daniel Penny acquitted in subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, sparking fresh outrage
Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide for the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with a documented history of mental illness, after a jury found no unanimous consensus on his criminal liability.
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Lawmakers prepare to challenge policies of incoming president
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has grown to a historic 62 members, marking the largest number of Black federal lawmakers in U.S. history, and is gearing up to fight injustice and other racist initiatives, such as the implementation of the anti-minority Project 2025.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden announces $1 billion in humanitarian aid and $600 million for African infrastructure investments
President Biden announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid and $600 million in new U.S. investments in infrastructure projects under the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor initiative, emphasizing trade, investment, and sustainable development.
Posted inBUSINESS
Professor Tonya M. Evans speaks on cryptocurrency, wealth and the high stakes of the next presidential agenda and Project 2025
Tonya M. Evans, an expert in fintech law, encourages Black investors to educate themselves about cryptocurrency and be aware of the risks and potential scams, as the industry continues to evolve and become more regulated.
Posted inNational News
Mississippi Senate accused of paying attorney half the salary of colleagues
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Mississippi State Senate for racial discrimination, alleging that Black attorney Kristie Metcalfe was consistently underpaid compared to her White colleagues, despite holding similar job responsibilities.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
2024 SHIBA report urges action as Black homeownership faces critical challenges
NAREB has issued a Call to Action to address the State of Emergency in Black homeownership, highlighting systemic barriers and the need for reform within the mortgage finance system and greater accountability in the appraisal process.
Posted inPOLITICS
Trump’s policy plans signal major shifts for Black communities
Black leaders are concerned that repealing Biden’s pledged HBCU funding and reducing the scope of the Affordable Care Act could hinder efforts to address historical underfunding and health disparities in Black communities, as well as limit the DOJ’s role in addressing police misconduct and civil rights cases.
Posted in2024 Elections
Harris falls short as millions vote against their own interests in 2024 presidential election
Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States, despite his conviction for fraud and sexual assault, while Kamala Harris, the first woman and person of color to run for the presidency, lost the race.
Posted inHealth
ACA Marketplace enrollment opens with expanded options and subsidies
The Affordable Care Act Marketplace opens its 2025 enrollment season, offering millions the opportunity to secure or adjust health insurance plans, and millions of individuals with pre-existing conditions would lose health insurance if Donald Trump is re-elected.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Kamala Harris draws 75,000 at D.C. rally, pledges ‘we won’t go back’
Kamala Harris delivered a historic closing argument to over 75,000 people at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., emphasizing her commitment to uniting the country and fighting for common ground and common-sense solutions.
Posted inCivil Rights
Researchers launch $3.7 million study on how structural racism accelerates aging in African Americans
Researchers from Rutgers University and Michigan State University have received a five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging to study the long-term effects of structural racism on cognitive aging, physical decline, and frailty in Black Americans.
